Bali Travel Guide & Tips

Bali Weather

Being a tropical country, Bali (Indonesia) weather is more or less hot and humid 365 days, but there are no extremities, and the climatic conditions are more or less stable. The temperature in Bali remains between 20°C and 33°C throughout the year. Bali receives monsoon during October to April, as it is in the southern hemisphere, though only by 8 degrees from the equator. Despite of heavy showers, Bali climate is quite suitable for year-round tourism.

Bali Street Food

Indonesia is a country famous for its street palate, and Balinese street food is among the best of South Asian cuisine. Bali holiday destination is not explored to its fullest unless diverse street food options are explored. Satay is a crowd-favorite and also a must-try dish when in Bali. Satay is minced meat, soaked in coconut milk and wrapped around sticks before grilling. Pisang Rai and Laklak are also great as quick snacks – both made from delicious combinations of tropical fruits like banana and coconut. Bakso is a perfect dish for small meals, comprising of noodles, broth, and meatballs. Tourists can enjoy all of these lip-smacking treats at roadside stalls, and occasionally off the pushing carts. A Bali guide also informs tourists about its varied flavors that should not be missed.

Bali Nightlife

Bali vacation guide will be incomplete without mentioning its nightlife. Besides being a center for natural rejuvenation, and art and culture, Bali is also known for its glamorous nightlife. There are many locations on a Bali map that pull crowds with their euphoric ambiances on a daily basis. Not just pubs and lounges, tourists can let their hair down and dance away to the beats at beach parties as well. The darkness and the salty mist of the sea add an edge to the ambiance which is not there at usual bars. Rooftop lounging is also a popular night-time activity, and so are traditional dance performances against majestic backgrounds of the temples.

Bali Shopping

Shopping in itself is one of the best attractions in Bali. The Ubud Market is the heartbeat of Bali, with shops selling everything from A to Z. Traditional art and craft items, wooden and bamboo carvings, scarves, sarongs and sashes, bags, jewelry, shirts and dresses and hats, trinkets, and every other souvenir  that one can think of can be bought from Bali. By carrying a Bali map one will know about  various places to go shopping in this Indonesian island.  

Bali Culture

Fact that not many Bali travel guides will tell is how rich the island is in its art and culture. Though deep-rooted in traditional culture, the art of Bali is rustic yet sophisticated. From paintings and carvings to performing arts – Bali revels in everything. Folk dances of Bali are mostly taken from Hindu epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata but with Balinese influence, and are performed from time to time at the city square, public shows, and temple festivals. Pendet, Legong, Topeng, Baris, Kecak, which is the monkey dance, and many more like these are native dance forms of Bali. There is particular orchestra music called Gamelan, which is as enchanting as it is dynamic. These are some of the best attractions and help travelers know a bit more about Bali.

Other than that, Bali is also a paradise for adventure seekers. The beaches of Bali are perfect for all sorts of water sports – snorkeling, scuba diving, jet and water skiing, fly fishing and so on. Travelers should know all these information before drawing up their Bali itinerary, so that they can make the most of their Bali vacation and garner memories to cherish.